Simvastatin Prescribing at FORDINGTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,596
Total Quantity
52.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-6.3%
FORDINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,596 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,337 to the NHS. This is 6.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,596 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,289 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,337 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,596 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -6.3% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.